10 player setup
How to play Mafia with 10 players
The balanced 10-player Mafia setup is 3 Mafia, 1 Doctor, 1 Detective, and 5 Villagers. It's ideal for a full Mafia experience and takes about 25–35 minutes per round.
25–35 min 10 roles total
Recommended role distribution
| Role | Count | Share of table |
|---|---|---|
| Mafia | 3 | 30% |
| Doctor | 1 | 10% |
| Detective | 1 | 10% |
| Villagers | 5 | 50% |
Hosting notes
Ten is the largest count where every player can comfortably participate without sub-groups forming.
10-player tips
- Three Mafia is a real threat — town must lynch confidently.
- Doctor should claim only with a Detective ready to back them.
- Stagger Mafia kills if you can — predictable targets help the town.
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